Biology Review

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What is the smallest unit of life that can carry out all life functions?

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The cell.

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What structures are found in every living cell?

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Cell membrane and cytoplasm.

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Which cell structure controls what can come into or leave a cell?

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Cell membrane.

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What is the function of mitochondria in a cell?

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To convert the energy of glucose into the usable form of ATP.

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What is the function of the cell nucleus?

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To control cell activity.

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What is the role of the cell membrane?

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It acts as a barrier that regulates the entry and exit of substances in and out of the cell.

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What is cytoplasm?

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The jelly-like substance within a cell that contains organelles.

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What are organelles?

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Specialized structures within a cell that perform distinct processes.

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What is the function of chloroplasts?

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To conduct photosynthesis in plant cells.

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What is the difference between plant and animal cells?

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Plant cells have a cell wall and chloroplasts, while animal cells do not.